Argentina · Cruise & Sailing

Unique Gourmet Experience Perito Moreno Glacier Boat Ride

10 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in El Calafate. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day luxury cruise through Los Glaciares National Park
  • 02 See Spegazzini, Upsala, and Perito Moreno glaciers
  • 03 Enjoy a gourmet lunch during navigation
  • 04 Guided walk at Puesto de Las Vacas
  • 05 Round-trip pickup and drop-off from El Calafate
  • 06 Travel with a bilingual guide
  • 07 Admire panoramic views of Lago Argentino and floating ice

Discover the dramatic landscapes of Los Glaciares National Park on a full-day luxury cruise from El Calafate. Sail across Lago Argentino to admire some of Patagonia’s most iconic ice formations, including Spegazzini Glacier, Upsala Glacier, and the mighty Perito Moreno Glacier, while enjoying the comfort of an intimate onboard experience.

Along the way, take in panoramic views of mountains, forests, and floating ice, and enjoy a gourmet lunch during navigation. The day also includes a guided walk at Puesto de Las Vacas, adding a closer look at this remarkable glacial environment before returning to El Calafate.

We continue navigating to Canal de los Tempano to finally reach the Perito Moreno Glacier, constantly advancing and causing the spectacular rupture of the wall of ice, providing one of Nature’s most impressive sights.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities El Calafate, Los Glaciares National Park
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

El Calafate

Around 07:30 AM, the guide will pick you up from your hotel in El Calfate and you will head towards the Port La Soledad.

El Calafate - La Soledad Port

Later we will be transfer to the pier to board your luxury cruise through Los Glaciares National Park. The Cruise offers the best Full Day alternative for those travelers who want to visit the Spegazzini and Upsala Glaciers or the Perito Moreno Glacier in an intimate way.

El Calafate - Spegazzini Glacier

We will navigate Lago Argentino towards the South by taking the Canal Spegazzini in order to reach the glacier that bears the same name. The navigation will allow us to get closer to the glacier which has front walls between 80 and 135 meters above lake level. A gourmet lunch box will be served in this stunning landscape.

We will navigate at Lago Argentino towards Punta Avellaneda and Boca del Diablo. Then we will reach the Canal Spegazzini in order to see the glacier that bears the same name. The navigation allows us to get closer to the glacier which has front walls between 80 and 135 meters (262 – 443 feet) above lake level. The Cruise will arrive at Puesto de Las Vacas (an extremely quiet bay in the Canal Spegazzini) where its engines will be stopped to let passengers share an amusing walk coordinated by our team of guides. In this stop it is possible to see stunning panoramic views of the Spegazzini glacier.

El Calafate - Uspala Glacier

The navigation continues towards the Herminita Peninsula. The series of ice floes, of the most varied colors and shapes, anticipates the proximity of Upsala glacier. We will stop in front of the barrier of ice floes which at present is blocking the entrance to Canal Upsala. If the weather conditions are good we will observe the Upsala glaciers at the distance. A gourmet lunch is served during navigation (choose one option between a gourmet lunch box or a premium lunch).

Perito Moreno Glacier

We continue navigating to Canal de los Tempano to finally reach the Perito Moreno Glacier, constantly advancing and causing the spectacular rupture of the wall of ice, providing one of Nature’s most impressive sights.

El Calafate

At 5 PM you will return to the pier and start the way back to El Calafate, where you will be taken to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in El Calafate. 2 cities · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Gourmet Lunch (lunch box or premium lunch, according to the selected...
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Argentino Lake Navigation
  • Bilingual guide

What's Not Included

  • National Park Entrance fees

Know before you go

  • The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel. Office number: (Mon to Fri from 9 to 18 Hs) Emergency mobile: (After office hours)
  • Please provide a copy of your child's passport in order to confirm the age of your child. If not, you will have to pay the adult fee.
  • The Entrance fee to Los Glaciares National Park is not included. The National Park fee can only be pay at the entrance of the park with Argentinian Pesos . Payments with credit card are not allowed.
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • From April 16 through September 30, service is available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
  • From October 1 through April 15, service is available daily.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in El Calafate.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in El Calafate.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in El Calafate..

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